The Desert Walk
A Journey Through Lent with Jesus
Embark on a unique Lenten journey with The Desert Walk, a daily guide designed to deepen your relationship with God. Through contemplative and imaginative prayer exercises set against the backdrop of the desert, you’ll explore many themes, such as unconditional love, gratitude, perspective, presence, abiding, and much more.
This Lenten companion invites you to walk alongside Jesus, cultivating deeper intimacy and understanding of your identity. As you navigate the desert landscape, you’ll discover new depths of spiritual growth and encounter the transformative power of His love.
“I would describe Leslie as a spiritual midwife and prayer warrior. I begin with that because I’ve experienced firsthand her closeness with the Lord. I trust her prayer and discernment, and because of that, I trust her as a guide through the desert that is Lent. The meditations in this book echo the timeless spiritual classic ‘He and I’ in the way Leslie vulnerably shares her conversations and encounters with Jesus. In doing so, she not only allows the reader to witness the beauty of a relationship with God but also invites them to go deeper into their own walk with the Lord.”
Sarah Kroger – Catholic Singer/Songwriter
“The Desert Walk is a beautifully written companion for Lent and beyond—offering much-needed refreshment for the weary, distracted soul. Against the desert’s stark and sacred landscape, Leslie invites us to journey with her through forty days of honest, intimate, and challenging reflections—drawing us into the heart of Lent and, more deeply, into the heart of Jesus. Blending Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and the insights of spiritual masters, she gently teaches us to engage the imagination, linger and wrestle in prayer, and open our hearts to a transforming encounter with Christ.”
Mary Guifloyle, ACTS XXIX Missionary, Leadership Team
“It’s physical, this journey through Lent offered by Leslie Albizzatti. Jesus is tangibly with us every step of our journey. We feel his gaze even when we are silent together. We walk a long way, up hills and down again, feeling desert sands, then resting at the base of a cliff. All the while Jesus coaxes us into the desert, knowing the interior treasures that await us there. Sometimes he speaks but usually he quietly awaits our initiative. Jesus lifts our chins, looks into our eyes and hearts and speaks strong, encouraging words to Lenten pilgrims, through this book.”
Fr. Tim Hepburn, Pastor St. Michael Church, Gainesville, GA
“Any journey with Jesus is worth taking. Leslie gracefully invites each of us to leave behind our comfort and complacency, drawing closer to Jesus and following Him on a journey that reveals not only more of Him but also more of our own hearts. With humility, gentleness, and honesty, Leslie assures us that we can find Him on The Desert Walk. The question is, will you come, will you follow where He leads? I’m certain you won’t be disappointed if you say yes. ”
Sarah Kaczmarek, Director of Pastoral Ministry, Encounter Ministries
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